© Nationalmuseet i København (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Nationalmuseet i København (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Speciedaler - Christian V
1670 year| Silver (.875) | 28.78 g | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1670 |
| Value | 1 Speciedaler |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.78 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#117143 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned norwegian lion holding an axe and facing right, in an oval shield on top of a cross. The shield is crowned and is surrounded by the inscription. Inscription is clockwise and the date and mint master´s letters are divided by the coat of arms. Beaded ring on the edge.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETATE·ET IUSTITIA·
Translation: With piety and justice
Interesting fact
The 1 Speciedaler coin from Norway, issued during the reign of Christian V in 1670, features an interesting design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled during the minting process and was used as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The hole was meant to ensure that the coin was made of pure silver, as the drilling process would have been difficult to replicate with a counterfeit coin made of a cheaper metal. This feature makes the 1 Speciedaler coin a unique and interesting example of early coinage technology.
